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Auction: 25004 - British and World Coins and Medals
Lot: 65

Edward VI, in the name of Henry VIII (1547-1551), Half-Sovereign, Posthumous Issues, Tower, (m.m.) HENRIC .' 8 . DIE . GRA ' AGL .' FRA .' Z . HIB .' REX ', lozenge stops, King enthroned, holding orb and sceptre, rose at feet, rev. (m.m.) . IHS . AVTEM . TRANSIENS . PER . MEDIVM . ILLOR . IBAT ., saltire stops, crowned shield flanked by supporters, 6.21g [95.83grns], 2h, m.m. arrow (Schneider -; North 1865; S.2391), partially clipped and softly struck to central devices, with a pleasing red hue, bolder fine

Provenance

Spink, by private treaty [with ticket in hand of May Sinclair] - £400

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Sold for
£2,100

Starting price
£1500